Looking out my back porch... it is soooo windy! The wind came up yesterday and stayed for today. The air is cooler, definitely making it feel like FALL. The square foot gardens are completely cleared. Only tomatoes (which I will cover to protect - light frost predicted for tonight) and zucchini are left in my old-fashioned garden. Thankfully all the bugs have been blown away, for now.
I am thinking... this is going to be a better week ... this is going to be a better week!
I am thankful for... the fact that every Monday can be a fresh start, that I'm one week closer to the end of this pregnancy, and that Claratin keeps my allergies in check at this time of year.
From the sewing/craft room… the lace Regan sent is truly beautiful. I absolutely love the larger lace and can't wait to use it. I can see the smaller, oval shaped lace on a dress for Angelina.
From the school room... my solemn prayer every Monday (well, probably every day!) is that each of my kids, who is able to read, will read the instructions/directions on their syllabus and thus prevent un-needed headaches (for them ... and eventually me) throughout the week. It's a simple act of obedience; isn't it?? Zeke is starting to be more confident in his reading; I love the stage where they finally 'get it' and start to think 'hey, I'm pretty good at reading.'
From the kitchen... my menu for the week is planned. Whether or not I stick to it will remain to be seen. All the onions are on a rack in the garage. They'll need to dry for a week or two before I'll trust their store-ability.
I am reading... the first chapter of Women of Grace so I'm prepared for the Lesson 1 meeting in October, which I can now attend.
I am hoping... and praying that this baby doesn't follow in the footsteps of his/her siblings and decides to come right on (if this baby is ready a tish before the due date, that would be even better!) the agreed upon due date.
I am hearing... wind. If I didn't know better, I'd say it sounds like a blizzard the way it's whipping around our home.
State of the house… if I close my eyes I can envision it as clean as I want it to be. Oh to be oblivious to the dust bunnies on the floor and dust on the flat surfaces... but I'm not. I just don't have the energy to keep up with what I want done, so the basics get done and not much more. The basics are the laundry, keeping the kitchen clean, and making sure the homeschool room is tidy. Otherwise I'm in 'mess prevention mode'.
A successful moment… we attended our first 4-H meeting for the new year this past Sunday afternoon. Normally we'd try to avoid outside activities on Sunday, but whole families attend so this will be our exception once a month. After the meeting we had a potluck; it was fun to get to know everyone better. We planned half the upcoming year; that is a great accomplishment for a club that didn't hold a 'regular' meeting last year (our first year of membership).
A few plans for the rest of the week…
Monday: Dash has a football game and Angelina has dance lessons tonight. We'll probably stop at the library, in the town where Angelina has dance, to acquire a membership card. My plan on Monday nights is to hang out at the library with the boys while Angelina is at class.
Tuesday: A bit of 'sweet' baking by Angelina & Dash to stock the freezer. Pear sauce preparation by me??
Wednesday: View the pictures we took last week and place an order. The photographer's wife has assured me there are great shots of each of the kids, and she stated that it was a good thing we waited to do Angelina's because they turned out so nice. I apologized for my mood last week, again; she's a very gracious and forgiving lady. I'm also planning a library stop to pick out more kid books.
Thursday: Nothing special - probably more baking and definitely some cleaning
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: NDSU Homecoming over the weekend ... Go, Bison!! Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary on Sunday.
A look at my day, in pictures...
NDSU Homecoming 2006 - my sister was Homecoming Queen. Now, she's married and has a sweet little baby boy.
The NDSU Homecoming parade is an annual event for our family. Zeke (yellow coat) & Dash (blue coat), above, are waiting for the candy!
You never know what the weather will be like at the parade; 2006 was cool, so we were all dressed warm. I'm in the background holding a 4mo Graham and Angelina is in the pink coat - waiting for the candy to fly!
i've heard that keeping up on laundry and dishes is probably the thing homeschooling moms should focus on the most. i know those two areas can quickly get out of hand for me. and the rest really is just damage control!
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i am so glad you liked the lace.
i have another project i'd like to make with vintage lace, but don't know when i'll get to it.
hang in there!
that was me. i don't know why my google account posted my comment as anon...
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